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KELLY HS
4136 S CALIFORNIA Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
39, 62, 94
Orange
Student Body: 1265
About the school

Kelly combines selective enrollment in IB, AP, Honors, and college prep programs with a freshmen academy, award-winning performing arts, and comprehensive bilingual services in Chinese and Spanish to develop strong leaders and engaged students prepared for global opportunities.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
Mandarin/Chinese, Spanish
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
Yes
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:45AM - 3:00PM

Demographics

11.2%
Asian
2.5%
Black
84.5%
Hispanic
0.9%
White
0.9%
Other

School Stats

18.5%
Diverse Learners
55.9%
Limited English
12.1%
Mobility Rate
62.5%
Chronic Truancy
89.6%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Accounting)
  • CTE (Architectural Drafting)
  • CTE (Broadcast Technology)
  • CTE (Business Systems Networking & Telecommunications)
  • CTE (Entrepreneurship)
  • CTE (IT Applications)

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Clay Creations
  • Culinary Classes
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Improv
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Mobile Asthma Provider
  • Nutrition Program
  • Nutrition Workshop
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Young Parent Supports

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Aerobics
  • Book Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cooking Club
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Dance Classes
  • ESL Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness For Parents
  • GED English Classes
  • GED Spanish Classes
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition Workshops
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Safety Workshops
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • History Club
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Softball
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Dance
  • Fast Pitch
  • Fitness Basics
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Girls' Water Polo
  • Karate
  • Ping Pong
  • Pom-Pon
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
78.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
79.6%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
77.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
885
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
68.2%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

KELLY HS-Digital Media

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 372
  • Number of offers: 72

KELLY HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 700
  • Number of offers: 96

KELLY HS-International Baccalaureate (IB)

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 621
  • Number of offers: 58

KELLY HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 25
  • Number of offers: 1